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Lemon Orzo Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 775 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan finely grated
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup edamame
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • J1/2 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Add the orzo pasta and fry on medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and gently simmer the orzo for 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed by the pasta. Stir the orzo regularly to prevent it from sticking.
  • Once the orzo is cooked and tender, add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes until creamy. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and edamame and stir with a spoon until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the cooked orzo pasta into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 775kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 806mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g
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